Ever since Jennifer Aniston came to fame playing Rachel on hit sitcom Friends, we've been obsessed with everything about her: her work, her style and, of course, her generation-defining hair. But her love life has also been a point of interest, thanks to her marriages to A-Lister Brad Pitt and The Leftovers actor Justin Theroux. Now, however, she is being linked to a new man. Photographs of Jennifer, holidaying with director Will Speck in Tulum, Mexico, have circulated this week. So who is he?
Who is Will Speck?
Will is a director, best known for films including Blades Of Glory, The Switch and Office Christmas Party. He's also an Oscar nominee, thanks to his film Culture, which was nominated for Best Short Film in 1997. He is part of a directing duo, with long-term collaborator Josh Gordon.
How old is he?
Will was born in New York on New Year's Eve 1969, which makes him 50. He reached the milestone while in Mexico with Jennifer. Coincidentally, she's also 50, but will turn 51 in February.
How do they know each other?
Jennifer has appeared is two of Will's films: The Switch, and Office Christmas Party. Jason Bateman, who also starred in The Switch, is a mutual friend and they have been seen out as a group on numerous occasions
Have they been seen together before?
Aside from promotional appearances for their film collaborations, Jennifer and Will have been spotted together on numerous occasions. For example, they were seen having dinner in LA in October of 2019, and again in December.
Are they together?
Despite regular sightings, there is no evidence of a romantic relationship. They are not thought to be on holiday alone, with People claiming that Jimmy Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney and Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka are part of the travel party.
Nevertheless, sources say that there is definite affection.
'Jennifer and Will have a very special connection', says an insider. 'He’s witty, compassionate, sensitive and has a real sense of adventure and ambition, which ticks a lot of boxes in what Jen’s looking for in a guy.'
Watch this space: perhaps they could become more than friends.
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